Chagrin Valley Little Theatre — 2026 Youth Theatre Programs

Our Youth Theatre programs are dedicated to encouraging children and young people in acting, fostering discipline, self-confidence, and responsibility while instilling a lifelong love for the stage. Programs are open for registration.

2-day classes $50, 1-day workshops $25, 3-week Summer Camp $600

January Programs

• Beginner Musical Theatre Tap Class (Grades K-8)
  Dates: Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th, 10:00–11:30 am.
  Focus: Introduces tap fundamentals, timing, and rhythm. No prior experience required.
• Monthly Improv Workshop (Grades K–8)
  Date: Saturday 24th, 10:00–11:30 am.
  Focus: High-energy, creativity-boosting experience building spontaneity, confidence, and imagination.

February Programs

• Musical Theatre Audition Prep Workshop (Grades K–8)
  Dates: Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd, 10:00–11:30 am.
  Focus: Develop essential skills for dance, vocal, and acting portions of auditions.
• Monthly Improv Workshop (Grades K–8)
  Date: Saturday 28th, 10:00–11:30 am.
  Focus: High-energy, creativity-boosting experience building spontaneity, confidence, and imagination.
  

March Programs

• Playwriting Writers Workshop (Grades 2–8)
  Dates: Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th, 10:00–11:30 am.
  Focus: Hands-on introduction to writing for the stage, creating compelling characters and original scenes.
• Monthly Improv Workshop (Grades K–8)
  Date: Sunday 29th, 10:00–11:30 am.
  Focus: High-energy, creativity-boosting experience building spontaneity, confidence, and imagination.
  

April & May Programs

• April Monthly Improv (Grades K–8)
  Date: Sunday 26th, 10:00–11:30 am.
  Focus: High-energy, creativity-boosting experience building spontaneity, confidence, and imagination.
• Intermediate Musical Theatre Dance Class (Grades 2–8)
  Dates: Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd, 10:00–11:30 am.
  Focus: Explore Broadway choreography, musicality, and performance quality (prior dance experience recommended).
• May Monthly Improv (Grades K–8)
  Date: Sunday 17th, 10:00–11:30 am.
  Focus: High-energy, creativity-boosting experience building spontaneity, confidence, and imagination.

June: Summer Camp 2026

• 3-Week Summer Intensive (Grades K–8)
  Dates: June 8th–25th (Mon-Fri) | 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Daily.
  Focus: Comprehensive program exploring acting, vocal coaching, dance, and technical theatre work, culminating in a fully staged production.
  Show Dates: Friday 26th (7pm), Saturday 27th (2pm and 7pm), Sunday 28th (2pm).

Ready to sign up for 2026? Register now!

All programs held at CVLT's River Street Playhouse - 56 River Street, Chagrin Falls

For questions, please contact Youth Theatre Coordinator Alex Petsche at youth@cvlt.org.